Align the front and back pieces of the collar with the arrows pointing upward around your neck; ensure that the chin is rested on the chin support.
Tighten the collar with the bilateral-hook and loop closure adjustment.
Description
TopPhil cervical immobilizer is also known as Philadelphia collar, used to support and stabilize the head and neck after an injury / surgery.
Will be beneficial in post cervical surgery, post trauma immobilization, disc herniation, cervical nerve root irritation, spondylolisthesis, severe cervical sprain, cervical fracture and spinal cord injury.
Effectively locks the movement of neck by holding chin and upper chest region.
Keeps the head and neck in the correct position after a spinal cord injury (SCI) and gives the injured spinal column and the ligaments time to heal.
Made of hard plastic material with hook and loop closure.
Two parts design with adjustable strap to ensure proper fit; consists of a front piece with a chin cup and a curved back piece that fits against the lower part of the skull (head).
Helps to keep the neck and head in the correct position after a spinal cord injury (SCI).
X-ray lucent immobilizer allows X-ray to be taken without removing the collar.
Has anterior tracheal opening for emergency tracheotomy and provides access to carotid pulse.
Expert's Advice
TopPhil cervical immobilizer (Philadelphia collar) with large trachea opening for quick access to carotid pulse monitoring and allows the use of an endo-tracheal tube; should be used under medical supervision.